Inter Miami secured their first triumph in pre-season with a 4-1 win against Hong Kong XI, with Leonardo Campana the star of the show.
The 23-year-old attacker played a crucial role in Inter Miami’s second goal of the afternoon with Campana confirming the win six minutes later with a strike of his own.
With Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez sitting out this fixture, it was a chance for Inter Miami’s often-overlooked forwards to have a moment in the spotlight.
And speaking Apple TV’s coverage of the match, expert Devon Kerr was full of praise for Campana’s passing for Lawson Sunderland’s second-half goal, which swung the match in Inter Miami’s favour.
The analyst said about the youngster’s passing for Inter Miami against Hong Kong XI: “The vision here from Campana, that’s some ball played in.
“What patience to not let this ball go on his own, he could have been selfish, but he recognized the opportunity, and Sunderland was able to capitalize.”
Leonardo Campana can be a real option for Inter Miami after Hong Kong XI display
Campana filled in the role as Messi’s replacement last MLS season when the Argentine forward was out injured, with the attacker proving to be a useful option in the front-line for Inter Miami.
And today’s performance against Hong Kong XI showed that the Ecuador international can again be a fantastic backup player for Inter Miami heading into the new MLS season.
At 23, Campana has a lot to learn when it comes to leading the attack on his own, yet the forward showed today that he is more than just finishing.
Indeed, a striker who can pass is almost as valuable as one who can score, and Campana can use this weapon to his advantage in the upcoming campaign for Inter Miami.